Every girl dreams of thick long hair. However, not all nature endowed with such a head of hair. But do not despair in such a situation, because today there are many technologies for hair extensions. The most popular of them is considered the Italian, or hot, technique based on the attachment of capsules under the influence of high temperatures. For this, special forceps for hair extensions are used. To date, there are several varieties of these devices. Let's consider them in more detail.
Types of hair extensions
Some representatives of the fair sex believe that if they already have tools for hot styling, then they are quite suitable for this procedure. This is actually not the case. Although the principle of heat treatment is very similar, there are quite important differences. For example, specialized hair extension forceps have a better surface that comes in contact with hair. For their manufacture, metals of the highest quality are used. In addition to this, tools often have a number of additional functions necessary for capsule building.
Tongs can be:
- mechanical;
- ultrasound
- for hot build.
Consider these varieties in more detail.
Hot Hair Extensions
Tools of this type are considered classic for performing a similar procedure. Externally, the tongs resemble an iron with a smaller working surface. This is necessary so that the effect of temperature is point. Thus, only keratin clots will be heated.
However, the use of such forceps for hair extensions is not recommended for owners of thin or weakened curls. In addition, this method is considered unsafe. It is also worth considering that it is very difficult to remove hair extensions after such a heat treatment. However, in this case, donor strands look most natural.
When choosing such tongs, you need to pay attention to the fact that the device has a Teflon coating and a temperature regulator. It is better to buy devices that can heat up from 170 to 210 degrees. It is also worth paying attention to the weight of hot hair extensions. They should be light enough so that the hand does not get tired during work.
Mechanical tongs
These devices appeared the very first. Today, mechanical appliances are much cheaper than analogues. The main disadvantage of such hair extensions is that it is very inconvenient to wear ready-made strands because the hair capsules feel good. In addition, the use of mechanical devices is recommended exclusively to professional hairdressers.
According to reviews, the extended strands are removed in this case in several ways. If crushed capsules, it greatly damages the ends of the hair. Therefore, experts recommend using special compounds that melt keratin. After this, the strands are very easily removed and do not damage the structure of the hair.
Ultrasonic forceps
Such equipment is considered the safest for hair. Ultrasonic forceps can be used for any type of hair. In this case, the extension can be done even on those hairs that have undergone the procedure of dyeing or perm.
In the process, the effect is exclusively on keratin itself, and not on curls. At the same time, forceps for capsular hair extensions are usually equipped with special indicators, with which you can adjust the processing process.
Among the main advantages of this method, it is worth highlighting:
- Lack of temperature influence.
- Processing speed.
- Harmlessness.
- Long effect (hair extensions can be worn up to 8 months).
With this treatment, hair extensions are very easy to remove. However, it is worth considering that it will be impossible to perform the correction procedure in this case. Also disadvantages include the high cost of equipment. For example, the cheapest Loof ultrasonic hair extensions will cost about 4 thousand rubles.
In addition, according to customer reviews, it is difficult to work with such an apparatus, therefore, without the appropriate preparation, you may not get the expected effect. Consider the most popular hair extension tools.
Great Lengths GL 3200
This model heats up to 100 degrees in seconds. However, despite this, heat treatment does not adversely affect the hair. Nevertheless, it should be borne in mind that after using such hot forceps, the capsules for building are quite well palpated. In addition, the length of your hair must be at least 10 cm in order to use this device.
Among the advantages, it can be distinguished that the processing procedure takes no more than 5 hours. In addition, the forceps can be used for any type of hair.
Great Lengths US-5000
This ultrasound machine is considered one of the safest. At the same time, it is used both for building and for removing strands. The ultrasonic wave from the device emits the most harmless. That is why these tongs can be used even for dry, dyed and brittle hair. In addition, the procedure is safe for holders of hair that have been permed.
The forceps are Teflon coated, so molten keratin does not adhere to the surfaces of the products. The device is also equipped with a light indicator that indicates whether the unit is in contact with hair. If the bulb lights up, then this indicates that the effect is on the strand itself, the forceps need to be slightly displaced.
If we talk about the advantages of this model, then it is worth highlighting:
- Fast processing of strands.
- Possibility of staining donor hair after the extension procedure.
- Lack of heating of hair.
- Reliable unit power control.
- The possibility of prolonged wearing of capsules with donor strands.
In addition, the capsules remain as invisible as possible for up to 7 months.
However, in their reviews, users also noted cons. Most buyers were unhappy with the high cost of the devices. Also, many noted that for building only those strands that were made of natural material are allowed to be used. Also, hair products based on oils are not recommended for hair care.
Hairshop Tongs
This model has a relatively low cost. Nippers are intended for hot building. The device is made of the highest quality steel. At the same time, they can also be used to form capsules, the size of which can be 2.5 or 6.4 mm.
However, in any case, it is necessary to take into account the fact that any extension in one way or another damages the hair. Therefore, such procedures are often not recommended.